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Registration for 2017 National Boy Scout Jamboree Now Open

January 29, 2016 at 2:18 AM

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January 29, 2016 at 2:18 AM

New Jersey Boy Scouts and Explorers looking for the experience of a lifetime should register right now to attend the 2017 National Jamboree. More than 30,000 scouts from around the country are expected to attend this 10-day, high-adventure extravaganza at the Summit Bechtel National Scout Reserve, located on 10,600 acres in West Virginia.

Although this event is 18 months away, New Jersey’s own Patriots’ Path Council has already filled one of the 4 troops and 2 crews that it plans to sponsor. Because of high demand to participate in National Jamborees – which is held only every 4 years – registration begins well in advance. Interested scouts, parents and adults leaders are encouraged to learn more and apply as soon as possible at https://ppcbsa.org/programs/adventure/national-jamboree/

An ambitious group of Union County Adopt-a-Park volunteers spent several hours clearing away a logjam in the Rahway River at Nomahegan Park in Cranford recently. Helped by a passer-by who loaned two kayaks to the effort, they bagged and removed trash and recyclables from the river and from the surrounding area, too.

“Our Adopt-a-Park volunteers do a wonderful job, and additional help is always ...

An ambitious group of Union County Adopt-a-Park volunteers spent several hours clearing away a ...

CRANFORD – The Office of Continuing Education at Union County College is offering Uniform Construction Code courses this semester for individuals interested in construction and licensure. These programs have been approved by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

Building Inspector I.C.S. is a 75-hour hybrid program which provides students with the educational information on building ...

CRANFORD – The Office of Continuing Education at Union County College is offering Uniform ...

CRANFORD – Union County College’s Academic Specialist for Practical Nursing Nancy Friedrich, MSN, RN, IBCLC was one of 12 individuals who received the Nurse Recognition Award from the New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN) at their 2018 Gala: Celebration HO’OHANA. The gala was an evening of community, family, and recognizing excellence in nursing.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The 2019-2020 registration process for Kindergarten and new First Grade students in the Berkeley Heights School District will be available starting Monday, December 17, 2018. Registration for next school year will be a two-part process.

First, parents/guardians will enter their student’s information by accessing the registration link at www.bhpsnj.org/mcmillin. Upon ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The 2019-2020 registration process for Kindergarten and new First Grade students ...

Whoever said it was a bad thing to be over the hill had it all wrong. There are family, friends and fun times of this side of the hill.

Arbor Terrace, Mountainside is hosting a new educational series: "The Other Side of 50," to help everyone get the most out of this side of 50. This series will feature captivating discussions, along with light refreshments at each event.

Is Your House in ...

Whoever said it was a bad thing to be over the hill had it all wrong. There are family, friends and ...

A free teacher training workshop for teachers K-8 will be held on Thursday, March 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The “Eagle Cam in the Classroom” program offers a unique opportunity for formal and non-formal grade school teachers to learn how a wildlife cam can be effectively used as a teaching tool.